Welcome. This log exists to keep our community informed about the prayerful, careful work behind the MW Online Bible Reader. Each entry is written in my own voice, allowing you to follow the progress and share in giving thanks to Jehovah.
Last updated: January 2, 2026
External Tools guardrails, right-dock refinements, and header behavior
This entry covers the concentrated work since January 5. The focus has been tightening the External Tools experience so it behaves
predictably across dock modes, while also clarifying header behavior and guardrails for desktop and mobile.
These commits are grouped into a single 3-day window (Jan 7-Jan 8, AZ time) for readability, since the changes are closely related
and were refined in quick succession.
Jan 7-Jan 8: Docking polish, hover cues, and header reliability
Minimize/restore contract: clarified the difference between minimize and close, kept tabs loaded, and ensured floating-to-minimize lands in the bottom grab bar with a consistent restore path.
Right dock stability: tightened the max width clamp, introduced a visible gutter via panel width offset, and prevented right dock activation on mobile while keeping floating restores intact.
Bottom dock cues: added a one-shot minimized flash and resting gradient on the grab bar, with tuned timing for clearer feedback.
Chrome controls: refined hover/tooltips, improved the UI scale slider fill behavior, and swapped click targets so the bars toggle the intended chrome/headers.
Panel sizing: ensured the iframe and inner content resize reliably with the panel across dock modes.
Reader header rules: disabled auto-hide on desktop, kept mobile behavior intact, and restored the handle so it remains available when needed.
Process guidance: documented executive override policy and commit message standards for future consistency.
“Let the favor of Jehovah our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands.” (Psalm 90:17)
I am thankful that these adjustments keep the reader steady and the tools predictable. The goal is to remove surprises so attention can
stay on Jehovah's word, whether a person is reading on a phone or at a desk.
UI scale stability, right-dock constraints, and tooltip cleanup
This day was about smoothing the experience around UI scale and dock behavior so the External Tools panel stays predictable on every
layout. I also tightened wording and guidance so future updates stay coordinated and consistent.
Jan 6: UI scale and dock reliability
UI scale stability: smoothed the scale slider behavior, corrected hit testing, and prevented hover-triggered surprises.
Right-dock constraints: tightened the width clamp logic and clarified the width-limiting behavior.
Navigation resilience: prevented the nav cluster from drifting or shrinking incorrectly under cramped layouts.
Iframe reliability: restored iframe interactivity after drag/resize edge cases and confirmed dark filter behavior.
Guidance cleanup: clarified sandbox tooltip copy and documented required message header format for coordination.
“Commit your works to Jehovah, and your plans will be firmly established.” (Proverbs 16:3)
I am grateful for Jehovah's guidance as these details are refined. The goal is a reader that stays steady even as the tools around it grow.
External Tools matures: resizable docks, mobile stability, and clearer guardrails
Since the last entry (January 2), the main effort has been turning the External Tools mini browser into something that feels stable and
predictable across desktop and mobile: dock it side-by-side, dock it along the bottom, or pop it out into a floating panel, then resize
and move it without the reader UI fighting back.
In addition, I tightened the “contract” around how External Tools behaves (what opens in-app vs. what may open the system browser) and
added clearer agent guidance so future work stays consistent and safe.
The commits below are grouped into a single 3-day window (Jan 3-Jan 5, AZ time) to keep the story readable, since many of these changes
were iterative polishing passes.
Jan 3-Jan 5: Docking, resizing, and mobile usability
Layout modes: side-by-side (right dock), stacked (bottom dock), and floating (popout) are now treated as first-class modes.
Right dock: added a desktop width resizer so the External Tools column can be made narrow or wide to match the task.
Bottom dock: added a grab bar that supports resizing and a “grab-bar-only” collapsed state when you want maximum reading space.
Floating: improved drag/resize stability and reduced accidental browser gestures on mobile while moving the panel.
Touch landscape: added a manual grab-bar toggle for the chrome so tabs/controls can always be shown or hidden, even on “desktop width” phones that lack hover.
Minimized behavior: refined the auto-open/minimize rules on mobile and ensured the FAB appears reliably when External Tools was previously left minimized.
Landing page integration: pinned landing links now open inside the mini browser (new tabs) to avoid popups and keep navigation contained.
Layering: preserved the rule that drawers and menus remain above External Tools, while still allowing click-to-front between the cross-reference popup and the tools panel.
“Unless Jehovah builds the house, it is in vain that its builders work hard on it.” (Psalm 127:1a)
I am grateful for Jehovah's blessing as this tool becomes more usable in real-life reading. The goal is not complexity for its own sake,
but a steady, well-arranged reader that removes friction so attention can stay on the Scriptures.
Cloudflare-ready structure, cross reference hosting, and theme polish
January 2, 2026 · Highlights from 57064b4, 17b7349, 8330c52, 8c195dc, f73be6f, ae1b9cd, 5c04854, e3f5b68
Since the last entry (December 31), the work has been about making the reader easier to deploy and easier to trust: reorganizing the
repo for Cloudflare hosting, moving cross references into a clean, versioned path, and tightening up theming so dark mode and
high-contrast stay consistent across drawers, audio controls, and search tools.
The commits below are grouped into a single 3-day window (Dec 31-Jan 2, AZ time) because the work happened in a focused sprint.
Dec 31-Jan 2: Hosting paths, data stability, and UI consistency
Moved the reader and blog under a `web/` directory and synced internal paths so Cloudflare Pages can serve everything cleanly.
Added cross reference + clean term data to the repo, placed it under a hosting-friendly directory structure, and introduced a versioning folder.
Updated the reader to load cross references from Cloudflare instead of Dropbox to reduce fragility and keep data access consistent.
Refined `.cfignore` and deployment whitelisting so heavy data stays controlled and deploys remain predictable.
Improved high-contrast and dark-mode theming across the audio bar, cross-reference drawer, and history drawer.
Adjusted breadcrumb behavior at small widths so abbreviations remain stable during swipes and do not overlap the Back button.
Updated the changelog to Markdown and added an app version so changes can be tracked more clearly over time.
Styled the search scope bar so it remains readable and consistent in dark mode and high contrast.
“Our being adequately qualified comes from God.” (2 Corinthians 3:5)
I am thankful for Jehovah’s support in this work. When the structure is steady and the interface remains clear across devices and
themes, it becomes easier for a reader to focus on what matters most: Jehovah’s Word itself.
Audio migration, external tools, and steady foundations
December 31, 2025 · Highlights from 8a75568, 213434b, 8ea63bb, a9eea11, be2d551, c0fe42d, 60d5b63
Since the last entry (December 18), the work has focused on strengthening foundations: normalizing book names, continuing translation
scaffolding, and (especially) overhauling how audio playback works so it remains smooth and practical as the reader grows. These commits
also include UX polish for the External Study Tools viewer and a new sticky audio bar that stays usable without getting in the way.
As of today (AZ time), the most recent commit in this run is from December 28. The sections below group the work into 3-day chunks to
make it easier to follow.
Dec 18–20: Translation scaffolding and cleanup
Added the next stage of the JW import scaffold with container detection and a portable preview.
Removed an earlier set of files created during an attempted file-splitting approach to keep the repo clean.
Published the Bible Translation Workbench overview and updated its scripture.
Dec 21–23: Audio groundwork and consistent book naming
Added book-aliases.json so abbreviations and book-name variations normalize consistently across features.
Wired per-verse MW Audio playback into the single-file reader and refreshed base text files.
Added a plain-text export of an MW Bible draft translated by GPT-5.1 for internal review.
Dec 24–26: Per-chapter audio + timing maps, and External Study Tools UX
Migrated reader audio from per-verse MP3 files to per-chapter MP3 files with a timing map (v2), keeping verse navigation precise.
Added optional debug logging to validate timing metadata and detect trimming mismatches when needed.
Added a Cloudflare landing page and refined the External Study Tools viewer UX.
Dec 27–29: Sticky audio bar and polishing passes
Aligned External Study Tools card CTAs and improved tooltip visibility on mobile.
Added a sticky audio bar with verse-quantized seeking and fixed a missing-audio-bar issue by portaling it to body.
Synced hide/show behavior under the nav and tuned spacing and icon sizing so controls match the header styling.
Adjusted Copy + Citation formatting so the selected text is wrapped in straight double quotes.
“‘Not by a military force, nor by power, but by my spirit,’ says Jehovah of armies.” (Zechariah 4:6)
I am grateful for Jehovah’s help and for everyone who continues praying for this work. The most meaningful progress is not just new
features, but steady, reliable foundations that keep the reader usable and respectful of the Scriptures.
Introducing the Bible Translation Workbench
December 18, 2025
I want to share an update on another project I've been working on alongside the Bible reader itself. This one is not a public-facing
reading tool, but a private translation workbench designed to help with careful, verse-by-verse translation work while keeping human
judgment, faithfulness, and accountability firmly in control.
At a high level, this app runs locally in a browser and serves as a dedicated environment for drafting, reviewing, and organizing Bible
translation work. It is meant to assist translators-not replace them-and to keep every decision transparent, reviewable, and grounded in
careful thought.
What the workbench is
The app is a local Bible translation workbench. It loads a base text verse-by-verse, allows a translator to request an AI-generated draft
translation, and then provides structured space to review, edit, annotate, and save a final human-approved wording.
It also includes a batch translation mode for larger sections (chapters or books), which can generate a first-pass draft in the background
and export it as a clean, ordered plain-text file for further review.
How a member can use it right now
Loading the project and base text
A member starts the local Node server and opens the workbench in a browser. The app loads a Bible base text file and displays the current
verse, including the book, chapter, verse number, and base wording. Navigation controls at the top allow movement through the text one
verse at a time.
Verse-by-verse translation
Using the selectors at the top, the translator navigates to a specific verse. Clicking Generate sends that verse to an
OpenAI model using a carefully written system prompt that keeps the model focused, restrained, and in-bounds.
The AI's draft appears in the AI Translation panel. From there, the translator remains fully in control:
Read the suggested wording and any flags or notes.
Copy it into Your Translation.
Edit it for clarity, accuracy, and faithfulness.
Save the final wording for that verse.
Notes and reasoning
Each verse includes space for reasoning and notes. The AI can provide structured explanations-such as grammatical choices, ambiguities,
or alternate renderings-while a separate user notes drawer allows the translator to record their own comments.
These notes are intended for things like exegetical decisions, unresolved questions, or reminders for later consultation. Nothing is
hidden, and nothing is automatic.
Quality and grammar checking
A Grammar Check button allows the AI to review the translator's draft for clarity and flow in the target language.
Suggestions are offered, not applied automatically. The translator decides what-if anything-to accept.
This keeps responsibility where it belongs, while still benefiting from a second set of eyes for wording and readability.
Saving and continuing work
All saved translations and notes are written to project files on disk. A member can close the app at any time and later reopen the same
project, continuing exactly where they left off. Nothing is locked into a remote service or opaque database.
Batch translation for longer sections
For larger scopes, the workbench includes a Batch Translate mode powered by the OpenAI Batch API. This is intended for first-pass drafting,
not final publication.
From the Batch Translate modal, a member can:
Select a scope (current chapter, current book, or a custom range).
Choose a model (for example, GPT-5.1).
Set a chunk size in verses.
Name the batch and start the run.
While a batch runs, the UI provides clear visibility into what is happening:
An overall progress bar based on verses that are successfully on track.
Separate progress bars for chunks started and chunks completed.
A detailed chunk manifest showing status, counts, attempts, age, and batch IDs.
Reliability is built in. Each chunk retries automatically for transient errors. If a chunk still fails, it is marked
needs_manual, with clear options to retry or cancel and rerun just that portion. Stuck chunks are flagged so they do not silently
block progress.
The Download Results button only becomes available once all chunks have successfully flushed their outputs in order.
The resulting file is a clean plain-text export with one verse per line, ready for import into other tools or for continued review in
this same app.
What this means for members right now
In its current state, a typical member can use this workbench as a private drafting environment to:
Receive AI-assisted draft translations.
Carefully revise them according to our translation philosophy.
Record verse-level notes and decisions.
Generate first-pass drafts of longer sections for later refinement.
The safeguards around batching, ordering, and retries are there so technical issues do not quietly corrupt the text. Clear logs and
visible state make it possible to diagnose problems when networks or APIs misbehave.
Current limitations
The app is single-user and runs on one machine at a time.
A working OpenAI API key and network access are required.
AI assistance is advisory only; human translators remain responsible for exegesis, doctrinal faithfulness, and final wording.
“Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
This workbench is meant to quietly support careful translation work behind the scenes, while the public Bible reader continues to mature
on its own path. Thank you for your patience and prayers as both efforts move forward together.
Share fallback hardening, annotations groundwork, and core cleanup
These two days were about strengthening reliability: restoring small UX details in the reader, cleaning up the project structure, and
laying groundwork for annotations while hardening the Share fallback so it behaves consistently on desktop and iOS.
Dec 16-17: Reliability, structure, and sharing
Reader fixes: restored search-result highlights and prevented the top sticky bar from sliding away while focus remains inside.
Project cleanup: moved archival documents out of the project folder and removed them from the active tree.
Core refactor prep: began the module split and moved shared state/prefs into a common module to keep behavior stable while improving structure.
Annotations foundation: added the MW-only AnnotationStore UI with local JSON import/export and stable bindings.
Share fallback: ensured native share failures fall back immediately, rebuilt fallback links from a single payload with safe encoding, and added a dev self-test helper.
“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
I am grateful for Jehovah's guidance as these foundations are strengthened. Each small correction helps the reader remain steady and
dependable for those who use it.
Shipping the selection toolbar and hardening the notes
Since the last update, I finished the text selection toolbar, documented how to use it, and made sure backups and merge fixes
kept the reader steady. You can now highlight a verse, copy it with a rich citation, and even share it directly, all while the
underlying HTML and guides stay aligned.
Note: Currently works only on desktop. It does not work on Android at this time. iOS mobile may work but still requires testing. (12-15-2025)
Update (12-15-2025, 6:15 PM): The toolbar should now appear on mobile. However, the Share button is not functional on either desktop or mobile at this time. Copy and Copy + Citation should work normally.
Selection toolbar is live
Highlighting verses now surfaces a floating toolbar with Copy, Copy + Citation, and Share.
Copy + Citation adds ellipses for partial selections, includes verse-letter suffixes (a/b) for half-verses, and links the citation text to the exact location in the reader.When partial verse copied, ellipses added to indicate partial textIf half of a verse copied in a verse with more than one sentence......suffix a or b appended to citation to show which portion cited
Sharing uses the device share sheet when available and falls back to copying the citation if the platform does not support sharing.
The toolbar respects light, dark, and high-contrast themes and dismisses cleanly on Escape, scrolling, or clicking elsewhere.
Fresh guides and backups
Wrote a beginner-friendly selection toolbar guide that spells out how citations are formatted and where to find the logic.
Expanded the GitHub push guide with the maintainer remote URL and a clearer pull request walkthrough, echoed in the README.
Captured a 12-14-25 HTML backup and restored the main reader file to the known-good revision before layering on the toolbar work.
Polishing passes
Resolved merge conflicts from the toolbar branch, ensured the buttons stay clickable while text is selected, and refined the citation link so the reference itself is the tap target.
“May my word be pleasing to him.” (Psalm 104:34a)
Thank you for praying for this work. The new toolbar makes it easier to share Jehovah’s word accurately, and the backups and guides keep
the path clear for the next steps.
Filters, documentation, and reliability since the last backup
Since the backup anchored on eadfdd3 and 8de6621, I focused on making search refinement effortless, capturing the next set of UI ideas, and keeping the reader resilient. The result is a filter experience that stays fast, clearer documentation for future features, and a reader that remains steady even when sources shift.
Search filters
The filter bar only appears when search results exist, offering All, Hebrew Scriptures, Greek Scriptures, and By Book scopes.
Choosing “By Book” reveals a book dropdown with three-letter abbreviations; picking a specific book then reveals a chapter dropdown so readers can hone in without scrolling long lists.
Filtering is derived from the cached result set”verses and occurrence counts update instantly without re-running the search.
Documentation
Wrote down the text selection toolbar concept (copy, citation, share) to guide upcoming implementation.
Moved future-feature notes into the Future_Features/ folder so each idea has a dedicated home instead of a catch-all list.
Committed to adding new blog entries at the top so updates stay chronological and easy to skim.
Reliability
Kept the multi-source loader and cached translation in place so the Scriptures remain available even if one host fails.
Polished the filter bar layout and summary messaging to keep the UI calm while showing accurate counts.
“By counsel plans succeed.” (Prov. 20:18a)
These steps keep the reader quick, resilient, and easy to navigate while the larger features take shape. Thank you for your patience and prayers as I continue this work.
Documenting the text selection toolbar and organizing future work
December 13, 2025 · Commit 7093498
Today I paused coding to capture design notes for an upcoming text selection toolbar and to tidy how I track future ideas. The goal is to keep research in one place and make it easier to turn plans into shippable changes without losing context.
What I wrote down
Outlined a lightweight selection toolbar that appears when a verse is highlighted, offering copy, citation, and share options while staying out of the way of reading.
Moved future-feature notes into a dedicated Future_Features/ folder so each concept (like the selection toolbar) has its own focused file instead of a single catch-all list.
“By counsel plans succeed.” (Prov. 20:18a)
This documentation step keeps the roadmap clear and makes sure the selection experience, when built, respects the reader’s flow and keeps Jehovah’s Word central.
Filtering search results without re-running searches
December 13, 2025 · Commit 4289a01
Since the last update, I’ve focused on improving search performance so the Bible reader app remains quick and responsive while allowing users to refine the results they care about. The search function now stores the full result set in memory and simply generates a filtered view for the UI, instead of re-scanning the Bible text each time a dropdown option changes.
What's new
Introduced a scoped filter bar that only appears below the heading when results exist, offering All, Hebrew Scriptures, Greek Scriptures, and By Book options.
When "By Book" is chosen, a book dropdown surfaces with three-letter abbreviations, and selecting a concrete book reveals the chapter dropdown so the user can drill down to the passages they want.
Changes to any dropdown instantly recompute the list of verses, the occurrence/verse counts, and the summary line by filtering the cached results rather than re-scanning the Bible data.
“But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, and on his law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2)
The UI styling keeps the filters tucked under the heading, wrapped for narrow screens, and consistent with the existing palette. This keeps users focused on the text while still having powerful ways to focus their search.
Keeping the Scripture download steady and backed up
December 13, 2025 · Commits eadfdd3, 8de6621
After documenting the filter work, I turned toward the underlying text: the reader now tries every available source before giving up, and the repository keeps a fresh copy of the Messenger Witnesses translation so the data never vanishes if Dropbox or CORS policies act up.
Multiple download paths and clearer loading feedback
The loader now points first at the Cloudflare worker, then at a local copy, and finally at Dropbox so one failure no longer stops the reader.
The retry loop cycles through every candidate URL, backs off between rounds, and surfaces hints (CORS issues, file:// usages) when a fetch still fails, while the overlay explains what went wrong and falls back to cached data when it exists.
A guarded copy of the translation
Committed the pre-GPT-4.1 Messenger Witnesses Translation file so it can be served from this repo or mirrored elsewhere and never depends purely on Dropbox.
“How I love your Law. It is my meditation all day.” (Psalm 119:97)
These moves keep the Scriptures available even when hosting constraints shift, ensuring the reader still opens confidently and keeps Jehovah's word within reach.
Entity-Exact Search and a Clearer Way to Share Progress
December 10-12, 2025 · Highlights from 432c548, 7c462f6, 6b0d23f
In this period I focused on making search results more precise when a person selects a specific entity suggestion (Person, Place, or Thing). I also began establishing this dev log format so progress can be shared consistently with the congregation without turning updates into a burden.
December 10
Reviewed search behavior and prepared changes for stricter matching of specific entity terms.
December 11
Continued preparing improvements to reduce false matches and make results easier to interpret.
December 12
Added an entity-exact search path: selecting an entity suggestion now runs a whole-word matcher (with careful hyphen behavior), and the reader reports the number of occurrences found.
Created this single-file blog page so updates can be shared in one place and quickly pasted into Wix.
“Encourage one another and build one another up.” (1 Thess. 5:11)
I appreciate the feedback and patience of those testing this reader. It helps me keep refining it so it remains clear, accurate, and respectful of the Scriptures.
Small Mobile Refinement for Search Controls
December 7-9, 2025 · Highlight from f22188d
This window included a smaller improvement: I refined the mobile search control so it stays compact and consistent with the other circular navigation buttons. At narrow widths, small layout decisions can make a big difference in clarity.
December 7
Converted the mobile search action button into a circular icon-style control so the header stays clean and balanced.
December 8
Reviewed and tested layout behavior, and prepared the next set of improvements.
December 9
Continued testing and planning for search improvements and better reporting of updates.
“Let your eyes look straight ahead.” (Prov. 4:25)
Cross References Mature, Sticky Header Refined, and Numbered Books Supported
December 4-6, 2025 · Highlights from 7498461, 046dcca, 0032b61, fdc2f13, 6982e33, 2144064
These three days contained a lot of careful refinement. I strengthened the cross-reference experience, tightened the sticky header behavior, and worked through several edge cases so the layout remains usable at narrow widths.
December 4
Improved the cross-reference drawer and popup for clarity, readability, and consistency.
Synced the docs build so the hosted copy stayed aligned with the latest single-file version.
Continued refining search, suggestions, and preference behavior to reduce friction.
December 5
Refined the sticky header structure and spacing so it remains helpful without consuming excessive space.
Hardened cramped behavior so breadcrumbs and navigation controls remain usable on very small screens.
Improved cross-reference overlay handling so it closes cleanly and does not interfere with reading.
December 6
Regenerated the cross-reference dataset so numbered books (1 & 2 Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Thessalonians, and others) display references correctly.
Pointed the app to the refreshed dataset and continued polishing theme and contrast behavior for readability.
Adjusted the header logo tint so it remains clear across themes, including high-contrast modes.
“All Scripture is inspired by God.” (2 Tim. 3:16)
This was a meaningful milestone. Cross references are most helpful when they are consistent and reliable, and I am grateful to see them serving the reader the way they should.
Readiness, Loading Safety, and Early Cross-Reference Work
December 1-3, 2025 · Highlights from 2b29d14, cb9fed9, b43d897, 117cff8, d4e0c9f
In this period I worked on reliability. I did not want the reader to feel half-ready while Scripture content is still loading, and I wanted navigation to behave consistently whether a person uses buttons, search, or swipe.
December 1
Reviewed search and navigation behavior and prepared improvements that landed in the following days.
December 2
Added a loading overlay so the app blocks interaction until the Scriptures load, preventing confusing partial states.
Introduced early cross-reference tools and history so related passages can be explored without losing your place.
Cleaned up a few search term issues so suggestions remain accurate and consistent.
December 3
Ensured that after navigation (including swipe), the reading view reliably scrolls back to the top.
Refined cross-reference hover and interaction behaviors so they feel responsive and less intrusive.
Polished mobile search and header behavior so the interface remains stable across rotations and narrow widths.
“The explanation of your words gives light.” (Ps. 119:130)
The purpose of these changes was to support careful reading: fewer surprises, fewer glitches, and a more steady flow.
Establishing the Foundation for Reading and Navigation
November 28-30, 2025 · Highlights from 78fe175, 79ff402, 0d59e50, e03366c, 3afba7b
Over these days I focused on building a stable foundation so the reader feels simple and dependable, especially on mobile. I wanted the basic flow to be clear: pick a book, choose a chapter, and read without unnecessary distractions.
November 28
Improved chapter navigation and swipe behavior so moving forward and back feels more natural.
Refined the cramped/mobile layout so book tiles remain readable at narrower widths.
Continued cleaning up display issues so the text is clear and consistent.
November 29
Removed unwanted text shadowing so headings and reading text remain crisp and easy to focus on.
Improved high-contrast visibility and highlight behavior so the reader is usable for more people.
Added and refined menu sections so settings can be accessed without cluttering the screen.
November 30
Reviewed behavior across screen sizes and continued tightening small layout details.
Prepared for the next phase of improvements around search and references.
“Let all things take place decently and by arrangement.” (1 Cor. 14:40)
My aim in these early adjustments was stability and clarity, so the reader can stay focused on Jehovah's word.
Why I'm Building the MW Online Bible Reader
November 27, 2025 · Commit e5e2de6
I'm building this Bible reader to make it easier for our members to read, search, and share the Scriptures in a way that is simple, reverent, and free of distraction. The aim is not to create an "app experience," but to remove obstacles so Jehovah's word is simply there-clear, readable, and accessible, whether on a phone or a desktop.
From the very first commit, the purpose was already defined: a single-page reader that loads Scripture from a plain text source, organizes it cleanly into Books → Chapters → Verses, and keeps navigation close at hand with a sticky header. I also laid the foundation for search using Fuse.js, so passages and terms can be found quickly without requiring an exact verse reference.
That work may sound technical, but the reasoning behind it is straightforward. I want someone to open the reader, select a book and chapter, and immediately be in the text-without layers or distractions. From there, I've continued refining the interface and adding tools such as cross references, reading history, themes, and accessibility options so more people can engage the Scriptures carefully and thoughtfully.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
If you're following along with these updates, thank you. Please keep this work in mind as I continue building, testing, and refining it, that it may honor Jehovah and be useful to those seeking understanding.